Thinking Long Term: State Graduation Rate Goals Under ESSA

This brief examines long-term goals for improving graduation rates included in states’ submitted ESSA plans as of January 2018, and offers early insights into the varied approaches states have taken in setting long-term goals, and the timelines and trajectories to reach them.

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Achieve is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit education reform organization dedicated to working with states to raise academic standards and graduation requirements, improve assessments, and strengthen accountability.